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Getting a Feel for the Clutch

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SizzlerSean, Dec 20, 2013.

  1. Dec 20, 2013 #1
    SizzlerSean

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    Hey guys, I'm new here and been driving trucks for many years but just got my CDL a year ago and still getting a feel for driving standard. I drive eight speed 1994 International and a 2003 six speed Frightliner and I know the clutch in all trucks are different but we just got the International adjusted and I think I finally have the feel for it right. I noticed if I ease off the clutch almost all the way out I slip rite into first with little or no gas with a heavy load. Is this about normal in most trucks or just because its freshly adjusted?
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2013 #2
    gpsman

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    I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but truck clutches engage/disengage nearer the top of the pedal travel compared to 4-wheelers. IIRC, it's supposed to happen in the vicinity of 3.5 inches from the top.
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2013 #3
    KW Cajun

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    This statement makes no sense. Very confusing.
    Are you talking about at a dead stop? If so, why would you even be touching the fuel pedal to slip it in gear? BTW, it's not a "gas" pedal.
    And you say you've been driving trucks for many years?
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2013 #4
    123456

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    That is about normal for most trucks.
     
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  7. Dec 20, 2013 #5
    bigdad7

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    Yep and then that one day you,ll run into a hydraulic clutch. And you,ll be wtf
     
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    123456 Thanks this.
  8. Dec 20, 2013 #6
    Mniesen89

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    Are you talking about down shifting?
     
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